Write about the following topic: In certain countries, the number of people who use bicycles as the main means of transport is reducing even though it is beneficial both physically and environmentally. What can be the reasons for this change in preference? How can people be encouraged to use bicycles? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

It has been observed in a few countries that the number of

citizens

travelling via bicycles has reduced

due to

the increasing demand for other modes of transport

such

as trains, cars, and motorcycles. As the

time

required for travelling via

cycles

is twice or more than the travel

time

via other modes the major cause for

this

issue is high

time

consuming. In

this

essay, I will elaborate more on the main reason for

this

change of preference

along with

reasonable solutions to overcome the same. In

this

fast-paced world, everyone is in a hurry of reaching their destination.

Due to

this

individuals find it

time

-consuming to travel via bicycle.

For instance

, if I want to attend my office which is approximately 30 kilometres away from my house, I will obviously prefer the train or car over a cycle. Because I will reach within an hour by the former and it will take me 2-3 hrs by latter mode of commute.

Moreover

, riding a bicycle continuously for 2-3 hrs is not only

time

-consuming but

also

a very tedious job.

Therefore

, people have ditched their

cycles

and switched to other vehicles as their main means of commute. An easy solution to motivate

citizens

to use bicycles can be, making them aware of the pollution caused by other vehicles. Another long-term solution can be educating

citizens

on how bicycles can be environmentally friendly and beneficial to their health.

For example

, in my town various social workers have come together to start a Go Green campaign, where they inaugurated 100

cycles

for the public and made the people aware of various health benefits like low cholesterol, healthy heart, good fitness and mental health.

Hence

, people can be made aware of

such

advantages which will encourage them to utilise

cycles

. To summarise, the real cause for the change of preference is

time

consumption. Encouragement can be achieved by educating the

citizens

about the disadvantages of other modes of commuting

along with

the benefits of using a bicycle.